Spokane Weekend Spotlight: July 18 and 19, 2026

Spokane Weekend Spotlight: July 18 and 19, 2026

Things to do in Spokane, WA this weekend include a national karate championship, a traveling water circus in Spokane Valley, live theater, comedy, live music, and farmers markets across the metro. Here is the confirmed lineup from Visit Spokane for Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2026.


📅 Saturday, July 18

2026 National Karate Championships and Junior Team Trials
📍 The Podium powered by STCU, 511 W Joe Albi Way, Downtown Spokane
📌 Various times  ·  Runs July 17 through 19
Elite karate athletes from across the country compete for national team trial spots at The Podium in downtown Spokane. One of the largest national sporting events to come to Spokane this summer.

Crave! NW Food and Drink Festival: Final Day
📍 Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St, Downtown Spokane
📌 Ages 21 and up  ·  Final day Saturday July 18
The Inland Northwest's premier food and drink festival closes Saturday at Riverfront Park. Saturday is the last chance to attend Crave! NW 2026, featuring Spokane's top chefs, local breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus
📍 Spokane Valley Mall South Parking Lot, Spokane Valley, WA
📌 Show times vary  ·  Runs July 17 through 20
A traveling water circus performing in the Spokane Valley Mall parking lot. A unique family experience on the east side of the Spokane metro.

Tim Meadows: Live Comedy
📍 Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Downtown Spokane
📌 Shows at 7:00 PM and 9:45 PM  ·  Final night Saturday July 18
Saturday Night Live veteran Tim Meadows performs his final two Spokane shows at Spokane Comedy Club on Sprague Ave.

Spokane Indians Baseball vs. Everett AquaSox
📍 Avista Stadium, 602 N Havana St, Spokane Valley, WA
📌 Game times vary  ·  Series runs July 17 through 19
The Spokane Indians host the Everett AquaSox at Avista Stadium in Spokane Valley. One of the most affordable family-friendly live sports experiences in the Inland Northwest.

Spokane Farmers Market: Main Saturday Market
📍 Coeur d'Alene Park, 2nd Ave and Chestnut St, Browne's Addition, Spokane
📌 Free to browse
The main weekly Spokane Farmers Market at Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition. Local produce, artisan goods, and community energy every Saturday through fall.


📅 Sunday, July 19

Dear Evan Hansen: Sunday Matinee
📍 Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N Howard St, Downtown Spokane
📌 Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Tony Award-winning musical continues at Spokane Civic Theatre on Howard St. Sunday's 2:00 PM matinee is the best remaining opportunity to catch this production.

Live Music at Maryhill Tasting Room
📍 Maryhill Tasting Room and Bistro, 1303 W Summit Pkwy, Kendall Yards, Spokane
📌 Sunday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Live music Sunday afternoon at the Maryhill Winery tasting room in Kendall Yards along the Spokane River. A relaxed and scenic way to close out the weekend.

Daily Scenic Cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene
📍 Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID
📌 Three departures daily  ·  30 minutes east of Downtown Spokane on Interstate 90
Scenic cruises run Saturday and Sunday from Coeur d'Alene. One of the best outdoor experiences near Spokane and an easy same-day trip from any neighborhood in the metro.


Have a Great Weekend in Spokane, WA

A national championship, the final day of Crave! NW, a water circus, live comedy, baseball at Avista Stadium, and live music along the Spokane River. Spokane's Eastern Washington summers are built for weekends like this.

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